Hdmi connection, PC connection | Panasonic ET5T series, ET5M series

HDMI connection

HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) is the world’s first complete digital consumer AV interface complying with a non-compression standard.

HDMI allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound by connecting the TV and the equipment.

HDMI-compatible equipment∗1 with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a DVD player, a set top box or game equipment, can be connected to the HDMI terminal using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.

For more information about connections (p. 13, 73)

■ Applicable HDMI features

● Input audio signal:	● VIERA Link (HDAVI Control 5)
2ch Linear PCM (sampling frequencies - 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz)	[VIERA Link] (p. 68)
● Input video signal:	● 3D
“Input signal that can be displayed” (p. 84)	● Content Type
Match the output setting of the digital equipment.	● Deep colour
● Input PC signal:	● Audio Return Channel∗2
“Input signal that can be displayed” (p. 84)	(HDMI2 terminal only)
Match the output setting of the PC.

■DVI connection

If the external equipment has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI terminal via a DVI to HDMI adaptor cable∗3. When the DVI to HDMI adaptor cable is used, connect the audio cable to AUDIO terminal with the supplied AV2 IN (COMPONENT / VIDEO) adaptor.

Note

●Audio settings can be made on [HDMI1 / 2 / 3 / 4 Input] in the Sound Menu. (p. 36)

●If the connected equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set the aspect ratio to “16:9”.

●These HDMI connectors are “type A”.

●These HDMI connectors are compatible with HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) copyright protection.

●Equipment having no digital output terminal may be connected to the input terminal of component or video to receive analogue signals.

●This TV incorporates HDMI™ technology.

∗1: The HDMI logo is displayed on HDMI-compliant equipment.

∗2: Audio Return Channel (ARC) is a function to send digital sound signals via an HDMI cable.

∗3: Enquire at your local digital equipment retailer shop.

PC connection

	A PC may be connected to this TV so that the PC screen is displayed and sound is heard from the TV.
	● A PC adaptor is not necessary for the DOS/V-compliant D-sub 15-pin connector.
	● Some PC models cannot be connected to this TV.
	● When using PC, set the colour display quality of PC to the highest position.
Technical	● For details of the applicable PC signals				“Input signal that can be displayed” (p. 84)
	● Maximum display resolution

	● D-sub 15-pin connector		signal
	Aspect		4:3		1,440 × 1,080 pixels
	Aspect		16:9		1,920 × 1,080 pixels
			16:9		1,920 × 1,080 pixels
Information
Information		Pin No.		Signal Name		Pin No.	Signal Name	Pin No.	Signal Name
		Pin No.		Signal Name		Pin No.	Signal Name	Pin No.	Signal Name
				R			GND (Ground)		NC (not connected)
				G			GND (Ground)		NC (not connected)
				B			GND (Ground)		HD
				NC (not connected)			NC (not connected)		VD
				NC (not connected)			NC (not connected)		VD
				GND (Ground)			GND (Ground)		NC (not connected)

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Panasonic ET5T series Hdmi connection, PC connection, Applicable Hdmi features, DVI connection

Models: ET5T series ET5K series ET5M series

HDMI connection

■ Applicable HDMI features

“Input signal that can be displayed” (p. 84)

■DVI connection

PC connection

ET5T series, ET5K series, ET5M series specifications